The result? A dancing neighborhood! We were inspired by the enthusiasm the kids would put into practicing their dances on their off time (especially the hip-hop). With a long summer vacation and nothing to do, it was the perfect thing to do. The kids would haul out the center's karaoke speakers and practice right on the basketball court.
These pictures were taken on the night of the culminating event of dance classes - the final dance show.
Pre-show, the kids were electricity excited. Boys posing cool despite the fact they are wearing bright red lipstick.
Marvin, Baby Boy, and Ivan are the three hip hop prodigies, always dancing no matter what. Even while waiting for the show to begin.
Our host niece Jayvia, bottom left, flashes us her toothless smile through the backstage curtain.
It was a full night for the BLISS gymnasium!
The visiting dance troupe Kalipayan Performing Arts Group (KPAG). These kids could dance! Some of them have even toured America.
Christian created the backdrop for the show, the orange dancing people (back). Mea (center) and her classmates illustrate his inspiration.
The little boy class were personally my favorite dancers - so much energy! Here they are performing N.L.T.'s "It's On".
Marvin, one of the older dancers, choreographed this and the other hip hop songs. These dances, including Fya's "Must be Love", not only the little boys know but most of the kids in the neighborhood do too. Months after the dance show, the kids still practice these dances and dance them even when they are just standing around.
Marvin, one of the older dancers, choreographed this and the other hip hop songs. These dances, including Fya's "Must be Love", not only the little boys know but most of the kids in the neighborhood do too. Months after the dance show, the kids still practice these dances and dance them even when they are just standing around.
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